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RCT for Feeding after Pyloromyotomy

Video Published 2020-05-07 Updated 2024-02-10

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Randomized trial comparing ad libitum versus incremental feeding protocols after pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis. Relaxed feeding strategy reduced time to goal feeds and length of stay without increasing vomiting or readmissions. Preoperative hypochloremia predicted delayed feeding tolerance.

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  • Relaxed ad lib feeding after pyloromyotomy reduces time to goal feeds and hospital length of stay versus incremental scheduled protocols.
  • No significant difference in post-operative vomiting or readmission rates between relaxed and standard feeding approaches.
  • Patients with admission serum chloride <100 take significantly longer to reach feeding goals regardless of protocol used.
  • Traditional incremental Pedialyte feeding schedules may be unnecessarily conservative for most pyloric stenosis patients.
  • Early aggressive feeding is safe and effective post-pyloromyotomy when metabolic derangements are corrected.

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